Find out the best time to visit Lithuania

The best months to visit Lithuania are: May, June, October.
Late spring and summer are the best time to travel to the Baltic States. Lithuania is often appreciated for having four very characteristic seasons.

Graph of monthly average temperatures in the day and at night in Lithuania.

Presentation of high and low temperatures according to seasons in Lithuania. An average temperatures could help you figure out when is the best time to travel to Lithuania. The day and night temperatures in Lithuania which are presented below are the average temperatures and they can vary somewhat around these values.

Lithuania brief climate description

Madison Young

Weather in Lithuania is influenced by Humid Continental Mild Summer, Rainfall all year around climate. Humid and hard winters, no dry season, warm summer. Average temperature of the coldest month is -3°C or below. Average temperature of the warmest season is over 10°C. No month with average above 22°C. Rainfall equally distributed throughout the year.

The hottest month is July, when max temperature is about 25℃
Usually fourth week is the hottest.
But be aware of Fog, Rain and Thunderstorm.
The coldest month is January. In this month temperature could be even -10℃ at night!
In fourth week you should wear the most warmth clothing.
And be prepared for Fog, Snow and Rain

Lithuania weather conditions throughout the year

Lithuania is located in the extreme northeast of Europe. Lithuania was former member of the Eastern bloc, but now it is known as the land of basketball.
Lithuania's climate is characterized by four distinct seasons, with the weather that can be quite unstable. Due to the geographical position of the country, it has a very mild climate, which represents the transition between continental and oceanic climate. Summer is typically the most popular time to visit, when it's warm and generally sunny. The most rainfalls are at the end of the summer, which makes nights colder. The average temperature in July is around 18 ℃. Spring and autumn are mild, with relatively stable weather and the least amount of rainfall.
From April to June and from September to October is the perfect time for a visit Lithuania, because then is warm enough to spend time enjoying the outdoors, and there are fewer visitors. Winter in Lithuania lasts from November to mid-March and can be quite cold. Snow is a regular occurrence during the winter months and temperatures below zero can be a daily occurrence. Average January temperatures range from -2.5 ℃ on the coast and up to -6 ℃ in the inland.
Rainfall decreases from the coast (Klaipėda 770 mm, 930 mm on the Žemaičių heights) to the inland (625 mm Kaunas, Vilnius 520 mm); about 75% of it falls in the form of rain. The vegetation period lasts from 169 days in the eastern part of the country and up to 202 days in the western part of the country.

•
By far the warmest months are: July, August, June in Lithuania.
The temperatures range is: 20℃ - 22℃.
July is usually the warmest month with an average temperature of 22℃.

•
When is the coldest time in Lithuania ?

•
The coldest month is January with temperature -2℃ and with an average 35 mm of precipitation.
Other cold months are: February -1℃, December 0℃, March 2℃.

Answer given by: Demi Russell - trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

•
We are planning a trip to Lithuania next year. We think about July or September. What weather should we expect during those months in Lithuania ?

Question asked by: Andrés Díaz

•
In July, you can expect the temperature will fluctuate between 12℃ at night and 22℃ in the day.
The temperature is moderate in September. In previous years in September, the average temperature was 16℃ in the day and 8℃ at night.

Practical travel advice to help you choose the best time for a vacation. Booking, reviews and advice on hotels, resorts, vacation rentals, travel packages, and a lot more!

We use cookies

We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.More info:Cookies »